Today we mourn the passing of Nelson R. Mandela

Attribution: South Africa The Good News / www.sagoodnews.co.za

     It's with great sadness that I announce that a pioneer, and a humanitarian, Nelson Mandela, has this day passed away.  He was the first black president of South Africa and a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary.  In 1962 he was arrested, convicted of sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the government, and sentenced to life imprisonment.  He served 27 years in prison.
     He was born July 18, 1918 as Nelson Rolilahla Mandela and passed away December 5, 2013.  He will be sincerely missed.  Our hearts and our prays go out to his family.  This is such a sad day.
     

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     I recommend this product for recording a live event, or a conversation you don't want to forget, or just to record your project. Would make a great gift for a singer or performing artist.




TASCAM DR-05 Portable Digital Recorder

THE LEAF CIGAR LOUNGE

Written by Philessa Jenkins aka Lady PJ

11/04/2013 11:25 am

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     Wake Up, Mobile!  It’s going down every Sunday night at “The Leaf Cigar Lounge” on 119 Dauphin Street (Downtown Mobile, Alabama); the new hot spot for artist that want to rock the mic.  The crowd starts coming in around 11 pm and the show starts around 12.  Shout out to my boy DJ King James, Red Ruga, Da Black Chinese, and King Size for making it all happen.  I love to support people that are doing positive things in the community and they have my full support.

     The artist that performed last night turned it up!  Let me just tell you I saw some amazing talent and the audience was participating; I love that.  Kudos!  Your girl did a little a cappella.  I’m working on a new song so I wanted to try it out and what better place than an “open mic?” It’s a good tool to use if you want to polish one of your projects and I use it to the fullest when I can.  

     Just don’t come half stepping because this is a competition and there's money involved.  Best believe that the artists you're going against are ready for war.  Plus, I would really hate for you to look bad in front of so many people; so come prepared for a battle and may the best artist win.  

     The judges are looking at your stage presence, audience participation, how you work the crowd, if you know your song (seriously), and above all did you turn it up!  Now that you know what the judges are looking for you I know you can take it from there.  Hey you heard it from your girl, Lady PJ; the information queen.

     Also T-Bird was there (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfhsXlNf4XI); “Who that is, my baby daddy, who that is, my baby daddy, who that is, my baby daddy, boy that’s just my baby daddy.”  He was all the way live (turned up) and I enjoyed every minute of his performance.  You can listen to the song and watch the video on YouTube at the link above.

     Much love to you all and remember that information is power so be informed, as always I’m Lady PJ; welcome to my world so pleased to be a part of yours. 

The Leaf Cigar Bar on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Leaf-Cigar-Lounge/434986579883365.  Do check them out and show some Lady PJ love.

                                                                                                                                                                                  

Writing Lyrics

Writing by Philessa Jenkins

October 16, 2013

Title:  “Writing Lyrics”

     I write my own lyrics; usually I just sit down and write whatever comes.  I come up with an idea, a concept, or just something that’s bothering me, and then I try to put that into words. 

Let’s say I want to do a song on the rain.  I can think of some rhyming words that go with rain like: pain, strain, train, or maintain.  Then I think about what can the rain do?  The rain can cool, it replenishes the earth, it can pour down, and it sooths the soul.  It can also destroy, bring about dark clouds, and without it things can die.  I then take all of this information and I try to put them into words.

This rain is like a train ride

That’s pushing me too hard

My life is put on overdrive

But I can’t fall apart

I hear the roaring thunder

I see_ the storm keeps on coming

Can’t get fast enough to cover

And I’m wondering when it’s over

     It sounds like a country song, right?  I usually try to work on the chorus line first then I build the song around it.  As you see in the lyrics above it didn’t happen that way this time.   It can take anywhere from fifteen minutes, to hours, to days for me to finish the lyrics.  It really depends on the song.  Okay, now I have the job of writing the chorus line.  Let’s try this (in your country accent):

I’m in pitch black mode

Living on the honor code

Thinking about the ways of life

Don’t fit me right, can’t find the light

     Did you see how I did that? I just started writing some words but I focused on the story because the story is the most important thing in this project.  If you’ve read or sung the chorus you’ll see that it needs a little more work.   

It’s hard to see the rainbow

I’m wondering where the wind blows

My tears fall down like raindrops

Feeds the pain and it never stops

Brings on decay, won’t go away

Now I’m standing in the puddles

     Okay, that’s it for now.  I’m going to work on the rest of the lyrics and when I’ve gotten the song down I’ll sing it for you. 

     Remember.  This is a way to work on your lyrics but you really have to find a format that works for you.  This method works for me.  Much love to you all, I’m Lady PJ, and information is power; be informed.

All Rights Reserved/Property of Philessa Jenkins

Copyright 2013

You must obtain written permission to copy or rewrite.

 #Writinglyrics, #writing lyricsbyLadyPJ

Verses and Flow; a new show for Poets

     Yesterday, I watched the end of this show called Verses and Flow and it provides a stage for poets to shine; Spoken Word Artist.  Let me just say that I love this idea.  It’s about time, right?  Here’s the link to the part of the show I watched, check it out www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI7srtcY3a4; please show your love and support, especially if you're feeling it.  

It’s a very creative and artistic show.  I so love it.  Check them out on FACEBOOK and don't forget to hit the LIKE button: https://www.facebook.com/versesandflow.  You can watch the show on TVONE.TV (Where Black Life Unfolds); tvone.tv/shows/verses-and-flow.htm.

     This is your girl, Lady PJ, and information is power so be informed. Much love to you all.  Philessa Jenkins aka Lady PJOctober 10, 2013

Congratulations To Tina Turner on her second marriage.

     Congratulations to Tina Turner and Erwin Bach; they tied-the-knot on the 21st of this month in Zurich, Switzerland.  It was a Buddhist wedding of course and the ceremony was held at their home on the banks of Lake Zurich.  Guest included Oprah Winfrey and Gayle.  LOL!  (I know it was other people) The couple has been together for 27 years now and this is Mrs. Tina Turner Bach second marriage.  They met in Germany while he was a music producer at EMI, which was her label at the time.  They went on their honeymoon in Italy.

     You go, girl!  She's 73 and still looking fabulous.  Demi Moore should take some notes; because he's seventeen years her junior and now she got a ring on it. I'm just saying. She looks immensely happy and that's what matters the most. Also she's been living in Switzerland for like 18 years so she renounced her U.S. citizenship for Switzerland.

     Check this site out to see the picture of the dress.  I know you want to see it.  I did. So here it is: http://necolebitchie.com/2013/07/26/tina-turner-gets-glammed-in-green-for-second-wedding/.

     Much love to you all and as always I'm Lady PJ and information is power so be informed.